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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Net income attributable to Ligand common shareholders $ 1,592 $ 6,091 $ 3,688 $ 7,586
Unrealized net (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax of $0 (5,127) 229 3,095 1,395
Less: Reclassification of net realized gains included in net income (774) 0 (968) 0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Ligand common shareholders $ (4,309) $ 6,320 $ 5,815 $ 8,981